Names and pronunciation
(nye-ta-zox′a-nide) Alinia
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Drug reference
(nye-ta-zox′a-nide) Alinia
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Func. class.: Antiprotozoal
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USES: Treatment of diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium parvum or Giardia lamblia
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CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to nitazoxanide or any component
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DOSAGE AND ROUTES Infectious diarrhea caused by C. parvum or G. lamblia Oral suspension or tablets. Adult/ child ≥12 yr: PO 500 mg q12h for 3 days Child 4-11 yr: PO 200 mg q12h for 3 days Child 1-3 yr: PO 100 mg q12h for 3 days
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Available forms: Tabs 500 mg; oral suspension 100 mg/5 mL
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